Sprinkler Fitter

Facilities Maintenance Operations

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

• Installs, modifies, inspects and tests all types of water-based fire suppression systems and associated equipment.
• Fabricates, installs, modifies and repairs associated piping systems. Installs and repairs flow control valves, fire pumps and sprinkler devices.
• Performs all installation, maintenance and inspection in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code (Massachusetts State Building Code) and / or established compliance requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• Interprets and updates mechanical plans, drawings and prints as necessary.
• Required to assist in the inspection and testing of other fire safety systems including fire alarms, extinguishers, fire escapes, and hydrants.
• Provides responsive customer support in all phases of building maintenance and operations.
• Assists and advises customers on fire suppression system solutions and provides follow-up on progress and status of work.
• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.
• May be assigned to work independently or as part of a multi-trade team under the guidance and direction of the Area Supervisor and / or Working Foreperson.
• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.
• Required to wear a clean, neat uniform and maintain a professional image at all times.
• Required to wear safety equipment and clothing when appropriate and / or required.

Working Conditions :

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Standard Hours / Schedule : 40 hours per week

Compensation Range / Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable) :

Visa Sponsorship Information :

Pre-Employment Screening :

Work Format Details :

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges :

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.

Benefits :

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to :

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO / Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement :

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.